If you have been injured at work, use our accident at work claim calculator to find out how much compensation your claim could be worth.
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Accident at Work Claim Calculator
Every workplace poses the risk of accidents and injuries, especially when employers fail to take the necessary measures to prevent them. If you are injured at work, you may be able to claim compensation for your pain, suffering and any related financial losses and expenses.
The amount of compensation you could claim can vary significantly depending on the type and severity of your injuries and how these have affected your life.
Our accident at work claim calculator can help you find out how much you could expect to receive based on your specific situation. These figures are based on the guidelines from the Judicial College and the average payments awarded in personal injury claims.
To find out if you can make a claim and how much compensation you could be entitled to, call 0800 470 0472 for a free consultation with an experienced solicitor, or enter your details here to request a call back.
Compensation Calculator
Use our simple compensation calculator to find out how much compensation you could be entitled to. It only takes a couple of minutes.
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Did you have to take time off work?
If you had to take time off work because of your injuries, you can include any lost earnings, overtime, bonuses and commission payments in your claim.
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How do I know if I can make an accident at work claim?
If you suffered an injury at work, you may not know whether you are entitled to make a work accident claim. However, you can easily find this out during a free consultation over the phone with an experienced legal adviser. They will ask you a few questions about what happened to determine whether:
- Another party, such as your employer, owed you a duty of care;
- They breached this duty and caused you to have a workplace accident;
- You suffered an injury or illness as a result.
The defendant’s duty of care will be based on the relevant legislation. For injury at work claims, this will likely be the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, which establishes employers’ responsibilities to keep employees safe from harm while doing their job.
If you can proceed with an accident at work claim, your solicitor will help you gather the necessary evidence to support it. This could include accident reports, photographs of the accident scene, witness statements, medical records and financial documents related to out-of-pocket expenses. These will help calculate the compensation amount you are entitled to receive for your injuries.
How much compensation can I claim for a work injury?
Based on our work injury compensation calculator, how much you will receive for your accident will depend on the type and severity of the harm you suffered and the related financial losses. Your potential compensation will be calculated by adding up two types of damages:
General damages
General damages are part of the compensation awarded for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity (PSLA). In other words, they cover the injury or illness you suffered and its subjective impact on your life. Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Physical pain and discomfort
- Emotional and psychological distress
- Physical and mental disability or impairment
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Loss of a unique career
- Reduced quality of life or life expectancy
- Inability to pursue a hobby or activity you used to enjoy
- Scarring and disfigurement
To calculate your award for general damages, your solicitor will refer to the guidelines published by the Judicial College. You can see various examples of how much you could receive based on your type of injury in the last section of this guide or by using our accident at work compensation calculator.
Special damages
Special damages are the other part of the compensation award that covers quantifiable financial losses and expenses caused by the accident. These include:
- Loss of wages during recovery, including bonuses, overtime, and pension contributions
- Loss of earning capacity if you suffered a long-term or permanent disability
- Prescriptions and private medical treatments
- Physical therapy and counselling
- Damage to your belongings or property
- Travel expenses for medical appointments
- The cost of care and assistance with daily living
- Modifications to your home and vehicle
Special damages are calculated based on financial documents such as receipts, invoices, and payslips.
Common types of accidents at work
Accidents at work can take various forms and can result in injuries ranging from minor to life-threatening. Some of the most common workplace accidents are:
- Slips and trips at work can occur due to uneven or wet floors, cluttered walkways, poor lighting, and other similar hazards;
- Falls from height are common in workplaces such as construction and retail and can occur from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, or platforms, leading to severe injuries;
- Manual handling incidents can occur when lifting heavy objects or performing repetitive manual tasks and can result in musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains;
- Being struck by falling objects such as tools, materials, or items from shelves can lead to various injuries, such as head trauma, cuts, and lacerations;
- Machinery accidents include getting caught in moving parts and being crushed by heavy equipment and can result in severe trauma, including amputations;
- Vehicle accidents can occur in workplaces that involve working with forklifts, lorries, or delivery vehicles and can result in various types of injuries;
- Exposure to harmful substances such as asbestos, fumes, and chemicals can result in burns, respiratory issues, cancer, and other long-term conditions;
- Electrical accidents can occur due to contact with live wires or malfunctioning equipment and can cause burns, electric shocks, and fatal cardiac arrest.
Will the type of accident I suffered impact my compensation claim?
The type of accident you suffered can impact how much your claim is worth in several ways, which include:
- The nature of the accident will determine the severity of the injury, which is the main factor injury claim calculators use to assess the value of your compensation award. The type of accident will also influence your claim for special damages, which cover related financial losses and expenses.
- If you had an accident that was partially due to your fault, your compensation payment will likely be reduced to reflect your part of the contributory negligence.
- If you were assaulted or suffered due to another criminal act while doing your job, you may need to claim through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). The CICA uses its own tariff scheme for injuries, which typically results in much lower compensation awards than those offered in a successful civil claim.
- If you had an accident while travelling for work abroad, you might need to claim under the foreign country’s laws, which could result in a different compensation award compared to the UK.
Common workplace injuries for which you could claim compensation
You could make an accident compensation claim for a wide range of injuries, as long as they were at least partially due to someone else’s negligence.
Our work accident compensation calculator will calculate how much you are entitled to receive based on the related pain, suffering and financial losses. Some of the most common injuries at work include:
- Sprains and strains in the back, neck and shoulders due to heavy lifting and repetitive movements;
- Broken bones in the arms, legs or ribs, often due to falls from heights or accidents involving vehicles;
- Cuts and lacerations from sharp tools, machinery or falls;
- Back injuries that range from sprains and strains to herniated disks and spinal trauma;
- Head injuries from falls, being struck by falling objects or vehicle accidents can range from minor bumps and concussions to severe brain trauma;
- Burns from heat, chemicals or electricity can result in severe long-term consequences;
- Noise-induced hearing loss or tinnitus due to prolonged exposure to loud environments without adequate hearing protection;
- Eye injuries from flying debris, chemicals or bright lights can range from minor abrasions and irritation to permanent loss of vision;
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs), such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are caused by using vibrating tools or repetitive tasks such as typing;
- Crush injuries due to being caught between heavy machinery, equipment or objects;
- Amputations can be due to severe crush injuries, electrocution or burns and can affect the fingers, hands, arms or legs;
- Respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, mesothelioma or lung cancer from exposure to dust or chemicals.
How is compensation calculated for multiple injuries at work?
Calculating how much you could claim if you suffered multiple injuries is typically more complex than for a single injury. While calculating special damages will still involve adding up the financial losses and expenses resulting from the accident, general damages are not assessed by simply adding up the different injuries.
Instead, your solicitor will use medical reports, expert testimony and the Judicial College guidelines to determine how much compensation each injury is worth based on:
- The pain and suffering related to it
- The degree of long-lasting effects or permanent damage
- The length of recovery
- Its impact on your ability to work and carry out daily activities
After assessing the compensation awards for each injury, these will not simply be added together. Instead, you will receive the upper bracket for the most severe injury, along with additional amounts for the other less severe injuries, based on how they add to your pain, suffering and recovery time.
For example, if you suffered a back injury valued at £30,000 and a shoulder injury valued at £15,000, you would not receive £45,000. Instead, you would typically get £30,000 for the back injury and a smaller percentage of the £15,000 for the shoulder injury.
How does our accident at work compensation calculator work?
You can refer to our online compensation calculator to determine how much you could receive for a work injury. This is a tool designed to provide an estimate of the compensation you might be entitled to receive based on the specific injury or illness you have suffered.
You will begin by selecting the area of the body that was affected, the type of injury you sustained and its severity. If you have suffered multiple injuries, you can add each one of them before proceeding to the next section, where you can enter your estimated lost earnings during recovery.
If you have incurred other expenses, such as the cost of private medical treatments or aids, you can also include these in the calculator.
Once you have entered all the details, the injury calculator will let you know how much compensation you may be able to secure if your claim is successful. You can also find this out by calling 0800 470 0472 or requesting a call back for a free consultation with a legal adviser.
Will anything be deducted from my compensation award?
Depending on the circumstances of your claim, your total compensation award may be adjusted as follows:
- If you have claimed under a no win no fee agreement, your personal injury solicitor will receive up to 25% of certain parts of your compensation as their success fee, payable only if your claim succeeds.
- If you were partially at fault for the accident, you may receive a reduced compensation award due to contributory negligence. For example, if you suffered a leg injury valued at £20,000 and were deemed 25% responsible for it, your compensation payment might be reduced to £15,000.
- If you took out After the Event (ATE) insurance against litigation costs, you will have to pay the price of the premium if you win. Its value will depend on several factors, such as your chances of success and how soon in the claims process you take out the policy.
- While technically not a deduction from your compensation payment, you may lose your entitlement to means-tested benefits if you make a successful claim. However, you can navigate around this by setting up a personal injury trust, which is something your solicitor will discuss with you.
Is there a time limit to claim for an accident at work?
According to the Limitation Act 1980, you generally have three years to start your claim after the date of the accident. After this time limit expires, your case may be statute-barred, and the court may no longer accept it, even if it has merit. A few exceptions may apply to your case:
- If you have developed a workplace illness or another health condition over time, the three-year limitation date will begin from when you received a diagnosis (the date of knowledge).
- If you were under 18 at the time of injury, the three-year time limit will only start to run on your 18th birthday.
- The time limit is suspended if you cannot bring a compensation claim due to a brain injury, PTSD or another condition affecting your mental capacity.
- You have two years to claim through the CICA following a criminal assault at work.
- If you lost a loved one following an accident at work, you have three years from their death to make a claim.
Examples of personal injury compensation awards for a work accident
Using our injury at work compensation calculator, which is based on the Judicial College Guidelines (18th Edition) and historical cases, here are some examples of potential compensation amounts you could receive for various injury types:
| Injury Type | Description | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Amputation Of Arms | Amputation of one arm above the elbow | £145,000 - £173,000 |
| Amputation of both arms | £318,000 - £396,000 | |
| Arm Injuries | A less severe arm injury with an expected near-full recovery | £25,000 - £52,000 |
| A serious fracture of one or both forearms causing permanent functional or cosmetic disability | £52,000 - £79,000 | |
| Elbow Injuries | An elbow injury, such as a simple fracture or tennis elbow, with no permanent functional impairment. | Up to £17,000 |
| A severe, disabling elbow injury with permanent functional impairment. | £52,000 - £72,000 | |
| Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders | Work-related upper limb disorder recovering fully within a few weeks or months | £2,900 - £4,700 |
| Work-related upper limb disorder causing some ongoing problems on one side | £20,000 - £22,000 | |
| Wrist Injuries | A wrist fracture or soft tissue injury taking more than a year to recover | £8,000 - £14,000 |
| A serious wrist injury causing significant permanent disability, but with some useful movement remaining | £32,000 - £52,000 | |
| Brain Damage | Brain damage with good recovery and return to work and social life, but possible ongoing concentration or memory issues | £20,000 - £57,000 |
| Brain damage causing severe physical and cognitive disability, full-time nursing care and significantly reduced life expectancy | £373,000 - £534,000 | |
| Hip And Pelvis Injuries | A hip or pelvis fracture or significant soft tissue injury with minimal or no long-term disability | £5,200 - £17,000 |
| A hip or pelvis fracture requiring surgery or hip replacement | £52,000 - £69,000 | |
| Deafness Or Tinnitus | Moderate tinnitus and NIHL, or severe tinnitus or NIHL alone | £20,000 - £39,000 |
| Total deafness | £120,000 - £145,000 | |
| Injuries Affecting Sight | Minor but permanent sight impairment in one or both eyes | £12,000 - £28,000 |
| Sight loss in one eye with reduced vision in the other eye | £84,000 - £238,000 | |
| Digestive System | A penetrating stab wound, industrial laceration or serious seat-belt pressure injury | £8,700 - £17,000 |
| A serious non-penetrating injury causing long-term or permanent digestive issues | £22,000 - £37,000 | |
| Chest Injuries | Chest injuries causing a collapsed lung with full, uncomplicated recovery | £2,900 - £7,000 |
| Chest injury causing some permanent tissue damage but no major long-term lung problem | £17,000 - £24,000 | |
| Lung Disease | Lung disease, such as emphysema, significantly affecting lung function and breathing, with frequent coughing and restricted activity | £72,000 - £93,000 |
| Hernia Injuries | A direct inguinal hernia with risk of recurrence after repair | £9,300 - £12,000 |
| A hernia causing continuing pain or limits on physical activity or work after repair | £20,000 - £32,000 | |
| Asbestos-Related Disease | Asbestosis and pleural thickening with low respiratory disability | £20,000 - £47,000 |
| Mesothelioma causing severe pain and reduced function and quality of life | £84,000 - £151,000 | |
| Ankle Injuries | An ankle fracture or ligament tear causing some permanent symptoms, such as difficulty walking on uneven ground | £18,000 - £35,000 |
| A very severe ankle injury causing deformity and risk of future amputation | £66,000 - £92,000 | |
| Knee Injuries | A moderate knee injury causing minor instability or weakness | £20,000 - £35,000 |
| A leg fracture extending into the knee joint, causing constant pain, limited movement and risk of osteoarthritis | £69,000 - £92,000 | |
| Leg Injuries | A fractured tibia or fibula, or a soft tissue injury | Up to £16,000 |
| Amputation of one leg below the knee | £129,000 - £176,000 | |
| Back Injuries | A minor back injury recovering fully within 3-12 months | £3,200 - £5,800 |
| Back injuries causing chronic conditions and permanent disabilities | £51,000 - £92,000 | |
| Neck Injuries | A minor neck injury recovering fully within 1-2 years | £5,800 - £10,000 |
| A neck injury causing chronic conditions and permanent disability | £60,000 - £74,000 | |
| Shoulder Injuries | A minor shoulder injury recovering fully within 3-12 months | £3,200 - £5,800 |
| A moderate shoulder injury with limited movement and discomfort for more than two years | £10,000 - £17,000 | |
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder | PTSD with near-full recovery but some ongoing effects that are not grossly disabling | £11,000 - £31,000 |
| PTSD with permanent effects preventing work or anything close to pre-trauma functioning | £79,000 - £133,000 | |
| Dermatitis And Other Skin Conditions | Short-term dermatitis causing itching, irritation or rashes on one or both hands, with recovery within a few months | £2,300 - £5,200 |
| Dermatitis affecting both hands, with cracking, soreness and possible long-term impact on work, domestic tasks and psychological wellbeing | £18,000 - £25,000 |